Nels and Anna Anderson’s Farm
November 10, 2023 No Comments
The first image is a photograph, from my great-grandmother’s photo album, taken in 1926 at Nels and Anna Anderson’s farm, located in section 14 of Bertha township, one mile southeast of Bertha, Minnesota. My great-grandaunt Anna (fourth from the left) was the second of five children, born to Carl and Mathilda Swenson on April 29, […]
Ethnicity Estimate #4
November 5, 2023 No Comments
Ancestry just sent me a message: “Our latest ethnicity update is ready!” It says “DNA results will be updated with even more precision in the coming weeks.” I’m surprised to see 1% Finland in the new ethnicity estimate. Where did that come from? It may be time to start planning a trip to Scandinavia …
P.J. Swenson
October 27, 2023 No Comments
My great-grandmother Clara wrote in her journal about her uncle 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 who lived in Carver, Minnesota. The first image is an old photograph she had of him seated next to my great-great-grandfather dated “March 20, 1904.” On the back is written “Carl Göran Swenson and his brother John Swenson of Carver.” She called him […]
Carl Göran Svensson
October 25, 2023 No Comments
This is a portrait of my great-great-grandfather 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗚𝗼̈𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻. He was born to Sara Greta Jönsdotter and Sven Persson on December 18, 1831 in Högstad, Mjölby, Östergötland, Sweden. He immigrated to America in 1883. He was an expert carpenter, cabinetmaker, and furniture maker. His son Carl Erick, known by his nickname “Charlie,” was a […]
Ethnicity Estimate #2
October 22, 2023 No Comments
The new Ancestry DNA updates went live. Users who log into Ancestry DNA will see the message: “Your updated ethnicity estimate is here!” With the latest update, “you may see changes in your results and a more precise estimate” than before. Clicking on DNA story will show stories about your ancestors. You can also download […]
Ethnicity Estimate
October 17, 2023 No Comments
Finally got our DNA results back and it’s amazing how closely my results match the tree I’ve already created. I was a little surprised to see 10% Norway but I have since found a branch with more than a dozen direct ancestors on my paternal grandfather’s side who can be traced to Sweden’s Bohuslän province. […]
Johan Håkansson
October 14, 2023 3 Comments
My great-great-grandfather Johan Håkansson was 17 years old when he emigrated from Sweden to America in 1875. He embarked from Gothenburg on a steamship and settled as a farmer in Minnesota. I finally found the Gothenburg passenger list for my great-great-grandfather Johan Håkansson who emigrated from Virestad, Kronoberg, Småland, Sweden to America in 1875. This […]
Clara Hokanson
October 12, 2023 No Comments
The first image is a photograph of my great-grandmother 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮. According to the words inscribed on the back, she was 20 years old when this photograph was taken in 1901. She was born to Carl Göran Svensson and Mathilda Rydberg on June 7, 1881 in Högstad, Mjölby, Östergötland, Sweden. The second image is a photograph […]